Biography
Though not necessarily a household name, Macdonald nonetheless delivered some finely-tuned performances in many noted films without any formal training - highly unusual from an actress from across the pond. After "Trainspotting," she settled into a series of supporting roles in films like "Elizabeth" (1998) and "Gosford Park" (2001); the latter of which earned her considerable acclaim and recognition for being part of an excellent ensemble …
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Career Milestones
2012 | Voiced lead character Merida in Disney Pixar animated feature "Brave" | |
2011 | Nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series | |
2010 | Cast as the Irish immigrant-turned-grande-dame Margaret Schroeder on HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" | |
2008 | Cast opposite Sam Rockwell in the film "Choke," based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk | |
2007 | Played Josh Brolin's wife in the Coen brothers' film "No Country For Old Men" | |
2006 | Played the girlfriend of actor Steve Coogan's onscreen alter ego in "A Cock and Bull Story," directed by Michael Winterbottom | |
2005 | Co-starred with Bill Nighy in the HBO movie "The Girl in the Café" | |
2004 | Cast in "Finding Neverland," which detailed the experiences of Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie | |
2004 | Co-starred with Colin Farrell in the drama "Intermission" | |
2001 | Landed memorable role as the maid to the imperious Countess of Trentham in the Robert Altman-directed period mystery "Gosford Park" | |
2001 | Co-starred in "Strictly Sinatra" | |
2000 | Portrayed an Irishwoman who falls for an unlikely suitor in "Two Family House" | |
1999 | Acted opposite Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Mike Figgis' "The Loss of Sexual Innocence" | |
1999 | Starred in Phil Joanou's "Entropy" and Gregg Araki's "Splendor" | |
1999 | Featured in "My Life so Far," a Scottish production starring Colin Firth | |
1998 | Played supporting roles in the costume dramas "Cousin Bette" and "Elizabeth" | |
1996 | First leading role, "Stella Does Tricks" | |
1996 | Delivered breakthrough screen role in Danny Boyle's "Trainspotting" | |
| Was working in pubs in Glasgow when "discovered" by director Danny Boyle | ||
| Raised in Newton Mearns, a suburb of Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Awards
2011 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in Boardwalk Empire |
2011 | Critics' Choice TV Award for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES in Boardwalk Empire |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Boardwalk Empire |
2011 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in Boardwalk Empire |
2010 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in Boardwalk Empire |
2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in No Country for Old Men |
2007 | BAFTA Award for Supporting Actress in No Country for Old Men |
2006 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Miniseries or Movie in The Girl in the Café |
2005 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in The Girl in the Café |
2002 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in Gosford Park |
2001 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead in Two Family House |